Camp Cook

Camp Cooks prepare and cook of a variety of foods including soups, sauces, meats, fish, vegetables, baked goods, etc. and frequently supervise kitchen staff in the storage, preparation, cooking and dispensing of food; and the cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen facilities, utensils and equipment.

The Camp Cook is responsible for the preparation of an entire meal including range cooking, baking and dessert cooking. Camp Cooks would supervise all kitchen operations and staff and volunteers working in the kitchen.  

The Camp Cook is responsible to assign the kitchen staff to shifts, place food orders, create menus, work with Camp Director and Camp Health Director to meet dietary needs of staff and campers and to accommodate meal times and menus that meet the needs of the camp schedule. Camp Cooks ensure the proper sanitary preparation of all food items, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dish room as well as associated food serving areas.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES, TASKS AND ASSIGNMENTS

• Prepares and cooks a variety of foods for Staff, Campers and Volunteers
• Reviews menus to determine type and quantity of food to be prepared
• Plans cooking schedule so food is ready at prescribed time
• Draws required foodstuffs from kitchen storage areas
• Measures, mixes, stirs, cuts, grinds, chops and seasons ingredients according to recipes using a variety of hand and power kitchen utensils
• Bakes, roasts, broils, fries and steams food as called for in recipes
• Observes and tastes food and adds ingredients and seasoning to improve texture and flavor
• Tests food for completion of cooking time and adjusts heat controls
• Prepares special foods for staff and campers requiring special diets
• Arranges for distribution of food through cafeteria style serving or through  preparing food to be taken off the Camp Property for field trips and overnight camping trips
• Supervises staff and volunteers in serving of food
• May personally serve main course of meal

For more information, visit the NYSDEC website: https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1869.html 

How to apply:

Submit a cover letter, resume, and unofficical transcripts (if applicable with associates degree) to campemploy@dec.ny.gov.